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On Tuesday, Deb Haaland (Laguna Pueblo), a candidate for governor of New Mexico, joined striking workers at the Creamland Dairy plant in Albuquerque. These workers, members of Teamsters Local 492, are demanding improved wages, benefits, and working conditions.
“New Mexico’s workers are the backbone of our economy and they should be paid fairly. I stand with unions because they build up the middle class and advocate for the healthcare and benefits that people rely on. As Donald Trump continues to weaken the rights of unions and attack our healthcare, unions will be critical to providing support of their members. I am proud to stand with Creamland Dairy workers,” Deb Haaland said.
Throughout her career, Haaland has consistently supported organized labor, recognizing that strong unions help working families afford basic needs, secure healthcare, and achieve a stable retirement. During her time in Congress, she backed legislation to raise the minimum wage and expand protections for workers seeking to unionize. As Secretary of the Interior, she oversaw substantial investments across the U.S. that generated good-paying, union jobs.
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